get a free makeover with smashbox

To celebrate the fact that Smashbox was the official beauty brand on the set of the much-anticipated film Burlesque, they've put together this must have make-up kit, which includes everything you’ll need to create sultry, show-stopping looks inspired by the movie.

The glamorous kit costs R565 and includes:
• Limitless Liquid Liner Pen in Jet Black
• Shadow & Liner Quad in Risque
• Loose Shimmer in Burlesque
• Double Ended Lip Gloss in Peep/Show

But first, to get you in the mood, Smashbox is also giving away full makeovers. Whoop! Go to your nearest Smashbox counter (exclusive to Woolworths stores) and book yours.

Cape Town:
14 Jan: V&A Waterfront
15 Jan: Canal Walk

Jo'burg/Pretoria:
14 Jan: Fourways
15 Jan: Sandton
20 Jan: Melrose Arch Centre Court
21 Jan: Menlyn Centre Court
22 Jan: Eastgate Centre Court

Durban:
15 Jan: Galleria
18 Jan: Westville
19 Jan: Gateway

Let us know how it goes! 

welcome to burlesque

I absolutely want to be a Burlesque dancer when I grow up. Last night I attended the Woolworths Smashbox launch at Cavendish Square, which included a fab makeover, for which I chose bright red lips (just to see if I could pull them off).

A Smashbox makeover

The bright red lips go on

Smashbox counter in Woolworths

After a bit of civilised mingling we headed up to the cinema where we were treated to a special pre-preview viewing of Christina Aguilera and Cher's new movie Burlesque. As we settled into our seats, with our mandatory coke and popcorn, we were treated to a real live Burlesque show, with three dancers strutting their stuff with feathers, fans and lacy bodices. So fun.

Emily with ELLE Beauty Assistant Giselle (pre-make over!)

The movie was, unsurprisingly, a two-hour advert for the singing powers of Christina (and a bit of the magnificent Cher, who can barely move her face but still has a set of pipes to give you goose bumps).

All in all, it was a great, girly night out.